Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator cowl - Audi A5 Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- for vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5

t  Engine bung set -VAS 6122- for vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5

t  Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-

Removing –  Remove front noise insulation -1- → Rep. gr.66.

–  Place drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208- beneath engine. –  Remove drain plug -arrow- at connection and drain off coolant.

–  Detach connection from radiator (lift retaining clip -arrow-).

WARNING Risk of injury as the radiator fans may start up automatically. Unplug electrical connectors before starting to work in the area of radiator cowl. –  Unplug electrical connector -1- and, if fitted, -2- for radiator fan (push retainer to the rear -arrow- and press down release catch).

Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5: –  Position used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below connection point.   Note Observe rules for cleanliness when working on gearbox → Rep. gr.00. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach ATF lines from radiator.   Note Tie ATF lines up onto longitudinal member to prevent fluid escaping. –  Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung set -VAS 6122-.

All vehicles (continued): –  Remove end plate at bumper cover → Rep. gr.63.

–  Remove bolts -1- on both sides.   Note Disregard -arrow-.

–  Remove lock carrier cover -4- → Rep. gr.63.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Detach air duct -1- from intermediate flange -2- for air cleaner housing.

–  Remove air intake grille -1- on both sides → Rep. gr.63.

–  Release catches -arrows A- and swivel air duct -1- on left and right to centre of vehicle -arrow B-.

–  Lift retaining clips -1- and -2- and detach connection from radiator.

–  Release retaining pins for radiator on both sides and pull out upwards -arrows-.

–  Move left side of radiator to front -arrow B-, then press to left -arrow C- and then move forward on right side -arrow A-.

–  Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl -arrow- and at the same time lift radiator cowl off radiator. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter   Note Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Electronic parts catalogue. –  Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5: Secure ATF-lines → Rep. gr.34. –  Attach air duct to intermediate flange for air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23. –  Install lock carrier cover and closure plate at bumper cover → Rep. gr.63.

–  Attach connection with plug-in connector → Fig.. –  Fill up with coolant → Anchor. –  Vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5: Check ATF level → Rep. gr.34.